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> 
> >> 	However, the attachment cable costs almost $50, and brand-new
> >> 	ne2000-compatible PCMCIA card costs $70.  Which do you choose? :-)

I did some searching today; a replacement pod for the 3C589D will cost 
me AUD$150.  By contrast, I can get an NE2000 clone card (Alloy) for 
about $95, so I think I'll do Just That. 8)

> 	"D-Link DE650" and "Socket EA Lan Adapter" are listed in PAO supported
> 	cards, they will be probed as ed0.

OK; hopefully soon I will have an Alloy card to add to the list 8)

mike